1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Louis Riel: Father of Manitoba) 2019 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Louis Riel: Father of Manitoba) 2019 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Louis Riel: Father of Manitoba) 2019 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Louis Riel: Father of Manitoba

2019 year
Silver (.9999) 23.17 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.74
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
23.17 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#188140
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

A portrait of Louis Riel

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2019
DOLLAR
Louis Riel
DG
NIIKAANIIW POOR LA MAASYOON LII MICHIF
METIS NATION LEADER
CHEF DE LA NATION DES MÉTIS

Designer: David Garneau

Edge

Serrated

Comment

With the issuance of the 2019 Special Edition Proof Numismatic Dollar, the Royal Canadian Mint recognizes, honours and celebrates the exceptional history of the Métis Nation. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Métis National Council President Clément Chartier, Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand and Mr. Norman Fleury for their guidance and collaboration on this story of two peoples with an inseparable past.

This year's Special Edition Proof Dollar highlights the contribution of Louis Riel (1844-1885), and the Métis Nation, to Canadian history. A champion of Métis rights and an agent of change, Louis Riel was born 175 years ago in St. Boniface, in the province he later founded. It's now 150 years since the National Committee he led drew up the first list of rights for the Métis Nation - a declaration that set out land claims and language rights as prerequisites for Manitoba's entry into Confederation.

This piece, which highlights Louis Riel's place in history, is a celebration of Métis cultural heritage and resilience. Today, the struggles of the past have not disappeared: they continue to echo from one generation to the next. There is hope, however, in the recognition of Canada's troubled past and the sacrifices of a founding people.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Louis Riel: Father of Manitoba coin is a non-circulating coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2019. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates Louis Riel, a prominent Métis leader and the founder of Manitoba. The coin's design depicts a portrait of Riel in a traditional Métis sash and headdress, surrounded by imagery that reflects his legacy and contributions to Canadian history. The coin is made of 99.99% pure silver and weighs 23.17 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for those interested in Canadian history and numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  15000 - - - - - -

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